It's been many years since I've been to a game, may go next year. 1) Is it still possible to listen to a game on AM at the stadium without a delay? I know the digital nature of FM makes that very unlikely. 2) Is the AM 680 nighttime signal decent at the ballpark? (I know the studios are there.)
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Shouldn't be too bad on AM... WCNN-AM Radio Station Coverage Map
That map is theoretical and not reality. I've turned on 680 leaving the ballpark at night, and the signal is shaky at best. You can get a good signal on 93.7 in a car.
You are completely correct about Radio-Locator AM maps, especially at night.
I would guess 93.7 is probably doable from most seats inside Truist too.
Back in the day when they first brought on the new 680 10k night pattern, I was driving from Lawrenceville to Dallas, GA each night. If I remember correctly that was the zone where they were WCNN Headline news. Anyway, I always lost the signal right at 75 and 285. On the reverse I could get a strong signal when I traveled to Dublin, GA.
Yes they still do - including the World Series. I have my portable digital RCA 3.5” TV. That would be my choice of media. I’m sure Fox 5 picks up just fine at Truist park.
And that's where the stadium sits
Interesting because 680/93.7 has been promoting that they are the only station with the “local call” of the World Series.
On the front page of Rock 100.5's website: "Every pitch heard here, Your home of the Braves: Rock 100.5!"
It's the ESPN Radio feed on 100.5 farmed out by 680 since they have the local play-by-play...all about honoring contracts and such.
How well does that RCA TV work?
Just wonderful. They are in high demand online. They discontinued in 2014. Brandsmart USA was the last brick and mortar store to carry them. There were three versions of this TV. RCA DHT235D (original 2010 version - also branded MyGoTV). Second version 2011 RCA DHT235C. Final version was in 2012 RCA DHT235A. The final version was awful. Totally redesigned menu and interface. Very slow processor and the picture quality and resolution was much worse that the first two versions. Plus the plastic screen on the final version could very easily be scratched. I recall leaving mine upside down on my car seat and the screen would show streaks from the seat. My preference if you went to eBay would be to get the RCA235C. It has the final firmware before they switched to the RCA235A. There is an external adapter you can buy online and I would recommend getting a USB-A adapter for the DC power. This way you can us a power cube to keep the TV powered. It is the only portable digital TV (post 2009 DTV conversion) they made with physical batteries. All the rest use a sealed non-replaceable lithium-ion battery. Reception is pretty decent. Batteries are 2 hours on alkaline and 4 hours on the Energizer Lithiums.
I seem to remember that when the Kingdome existed KIRO set up a small transmitter in the ring at the very top (you could go into the ring, or up top if you, say, had TV microwave equipment up there. Our MW equipment was in a rack in the upper ring with the dish up top. KIRO AM's transmitter fed a wire that hung down above the field. Otherwise I'm sure it would be next to impossible to get an AM signal in there on a small, headphone type radio.
Not sure you have your info correct...WNNX airs an exact simulcast of 680 The Fan, except for the imaging...
Are you talking about for the World Series or regular season?
ESPN Radio holds the radio rights to the World Series. There is an exception though that each team’s flagship radio station can air the team’s broadcast. I did not listen to any of the World Series games on the radio, I’m not sure if WNNX met the definition of flagship.
I know WNNX doesn’t air all the pregame or the network produced Wednesday show that WCNN airs.
WNNX is the FM Flagship...It was for both regular season and playoffs...WNNX airs the 608 Braves Network feed of in game only...10mis before 1st pitch and the quick wrap up after game...They have been doing that since they took over airing after WYAY went away.
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